Letter: More parents should let the school board know their opinions

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Rockford Register Star

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Posted Aug. 9, 2014 at 3:00 PM

Posted Aug. 9, 2014 at 3:00 PM

In response to the Rockford Public Schools Board of Education changing and deleting schools in the Rockford area, I beg to disagree. The board has, in the past 10 years, changed boundaries for the students, closed schools and changed the rules of the entire school system. Why? I’d sure like to know.

I think we need more public opinions from parents, because we are the ones in charge of our children. If there is a school you like over another school, let it be known. Why do we even vote for these school board members? It’s a waste of time.

We have three children in the school district — ages 7, 10 and 13 — and all three of them will be attending different schools. My son who got in the gifted program will be attending the only gifted school, but it will take him almost 45 minutes to get to school and back.

If they changed that to Montessori the following year, how will that benefit a child who will be on a bus forever? Why isn’t there a gifted school on the southeast side? Yes, if you pay $10,000? I don’t think so.

Wake up, Rockford. Express your opinions now before more children and parents leave Rockford again! Frankly, I don’t blame them.

I am a volunteer at Rolling Green Elementary School, and I enjoy spending time with the kids. That’s what it’s all about: the kids!

By the way, I have attended many lunches to see only crud being fed to our kids. Kids that have free or reduced lunches end up throwing them in the garbage. Two dollars and 70 cents down the drain for kids who can’t eat the food. And for us parents who have to buy or not get a reduced lunch, I am glad for PB&J sandwiches and Lunchables! Get a good, nutritious menu for the kids. If you don’t voice your opinion, then don’t complain.

It would be nice if the school board had to eat the same lunch. As they say online, “LOL!”

If the Register Star does not print this in its entirety, then I know it is not in agreement with me and so many others. Get a grip!